ANZAC Day is upon us again.
It is a day of remembrance, honour and uniting.
Anzac Day provides a sense of togetherness, looking back upon the past and being grateful for the future we can now sow.
People feel in awe at the sacrifice and sense of duty of those who died willingly serving their country.
It is a sentiment which is only growing stronger as the years pass, proving to be as relevant as ever.
Crowds are getting larger. The spirit is alive and well and the flame will not go out.
Anzac Day is about defending the values this nation holds dear.
It is also a deeply personal occasion for veterans who have served and go to remember mates who did not come back home, or have since passed on.
Many will be men, women and children who want to honour a grandparent, uncle, father, brother or cousin.
They all recognise the importance Anzac Day has in Australia's history.
The Anzac legend has become an important part of the identity of both nations, Australia and New Zealand, shaping the ways we view both the past and future.
It is also a day of pride.
Those who made the ultimate sacrifice is the price this nation has had to pay to protect the values of freedom and democracy.
We all owe those who have served and fallen a debt of honour.
